F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP DNS v14: Domain Name System

Master the management and configuration of BIG-IP DNS systems with our comprehensive course designed for network professionals, enhancing your skills in intelligent DNS resolutions and load balancing.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Understand the core components and functionality of the BIG-IP DNS system.

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Implement advanced DNS resolution techniques and load balancing.

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Configure and manage intelligent DNS structures and server integrations.

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Utilize F5 support resources and tools for optimal system setup and maintenance.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 2 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • System Administrators
  • Network Administrators
  • IT Professionals
  • Technical Support Engineers

Description

This course gives networking professionals a functional understanding of the BIG-IP DNS system as it is commonly used. The course covers configuration and ongoing management of the BIG-IP DNS system, and includes a combination of lecture, discussion, and hands-on labs.

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Course Outline

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Lesson 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System

  1. Introducing the BIG-IP System

  2. Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System

  3. Archiving the BIG-IP Configuration

  4. Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools

  5. Provision the BIG-IP System and Confirm Network Configuration

Lesson 2: Introducing the Domain Name System (DNS) and BIG-IP DNS

  1. Understanding the Domain Name System (DNS)

  2. Reviewing the Name Resolution Process

  3. Implementing BIG-IP DNS

  4. Using DNS Resolution Diagnostic Tools

Lesson 3: Accelerating DNS Resolution

  1. Introducing DNS Resolution with BIG-IP DNS

  2. BIG-IP DNS Resolution Decision Flow

  3. Configuring BIG-IP DNS Listeners

  4. Resolving DNS Queries in the Labs (Lab Zone Records)

  5. Load Balancing Queries to a DNS Server Pool

  6. Accelerating DNS Resolution with DNS Cache

  7. Accelerating DNS Resolution with DNS Express

  8. Introducing Wide IPs

  9. Using Other Resolution Methods with BIG-IP DNS

  10. Integrating BIG-IP DNS into Existing DNS Environments

Lesson 4: Implementing Intelligent DNS Resolutions

  1. Introducing Intelligent DNS Resolution

  2. Identifying Physical and Logical Network Components

  3. Collecting Metrics for Intelligent Resolution

  4. Configuring Data Centers and Servers

  5. Establishing iQuery Communication between BIG-IP Systems

  6. Configuring Non-F5 Servers

  7. Defining Links and Routers

  8. Configuring Wide IP Pools and IPs

  9. Managing Object Status and Using TMSH

Lesson 5: Using LDNS Probes and Metrics

  1. Introducing LDNS Probes and Metrics

  2. Types of LDNS Probes

  3. Excluding an LDNS from Probing

  4. Configuring Probe Metrics Collection

Lesson 6: Load Balancing Intelligent DNS Resolution

  1. Introducing Load Balancing on BIG-IP DNS

  2. Using Static and Dynamic Load Balancing Methods

  3. Quality of Service Load Balancing

  4. Persisting DNS Query Responses

  5. GSLB Load Balancing Decision Logs

  6. Topology Load Balancing

Lesson 7: Monitoring Intelligent DNS Resources

  1. Exploring and Configuring Monitors

  2. Assigning Monitors to Resources

  3. Monitoring Best Practices

Lesson 8: Advanced BIG-IP DNS Topics

  1. Implementing DNSSEC

  2. Setting Limits for Resource Availability

  3. Using iRules with Wide IPs

  4. Introducing Other Wide IP Types

  5. BIG-IP DNS Sync Groups

Lesson 9: Final Configuration Projects

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